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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,798.68, 1,098,168.57 and 433,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,798.68, 1,098,168.57 and 433,215 is: 597,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,798.68 : 1,098,168.57 = 433,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,798.68/1,098,168.57 = 433,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,798.68x = 1,098,168.57 × 433,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,798.68x = 475,743,097,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,743,097,052.55/795,798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,818.41

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